Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he will hold a one-on-one with Loris Karius ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
The German keeper was not in the squad for the Liverpool game with Nick Pope, Martin Dubravka and Mark Gillespie on match day duty. Howe has openly acknowledged that he rotates his stoppers for games.
Karius was pictured in Milan, the home of his girlfriend, earlier this week but Howe has no doubts he will be ready if called upon. Howe was calm when asked about Karius today and said at the club's cup final media day: "I'd be speaking to all my players on a one-to-one basis.